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January 11, 2013

West Bank Is in Financial Crisis

New York Times, New York Times

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There are many threats to a two-state solution, including an Israeli government that could become even more hard-line after the Jan. 22 election. But, as the World Bank has said, Mr. Fayyad has made progress in building a functioning government. Israel, the Palestinians, Arab states and the international community all have a stake in making sure that is preserved and strengthened.

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TAGGED: Middle East, Israel, Salam Fayyad, Palestinians, Palestine, West Bank

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